| 2010 WORKSHOPS |
| Plein Air Painting | Mixed Media | Studio Arts | Figurative Arts | Photography | Ceramics/Jewelry/Mosaics |
|
|
 |
The Figure in Pastels
Margaret Dyer
Mar 22 - 26 2010
TUITION: $ 575 |
|
| In this workshop students are taught a traditional pastel painting technique. Working with live models, students will explore drawing, composition, anatomy, proportion, value, color, and pastel application. Emphasis will be on developing form using light and shadow. Click date of workshop for more information... | |
|
|
 |
Figurative Sculpture & Raku Finish
Lorri Acott-Fowler
April 2 - 4 2010
TUITION: $ 325 |
|
| Lorri's three-day workshop will present participants with a new way of working with clay. Using fiberclay (regular ceramic clay with special fibers added to it), she teaches skills and techniques that encourage fragile and elongated forms that are often regarded as impossible to make and fire. Click date of workshop for more information... | |
|
|
 |
Advanced Sculpting from Life
Ken Rowe
Apr 12 - 16 2010
TUITION: $ 725 + materials |
|
| This workshop is formatted for those who have taken one or more of Ken Rowe's or Jason Scull's workshops. Ken and Jason will build on the foundation of the student's previously learned and practiced techniques. Considerable time will be devoted to the students understanding of anatomy and design - the building blocks of fine art. Click date of workshop for more information... | |
|
|
 |
Iconic Bas-relief: A Doorway into the Sacred
Valarie James
June 3 & 4 2010
TUITION: $ 275 |
|
| In this two day workshop you will transmute a beloved painting, sketch or photograph into a treasured 3-D personal icon. Through focused intention, soft breath and sweet hands-on practice, we will use an easy layering technique to build up the relief and then carve the planes to illuminate the form and deepen the color. We will be capturing likeness and gesture, beauty and soul, with oil-based Classic Clay and a few simple sculpture tools. You will leave this workshop with a contemplative icon for your own home or to go to mold. No sculpting experience necessary. $20 materials fee payable to instructor. Click date of workshop for more information... | |
|
|
 |
Mold Making
Valarie James
June 5 - 7 2010
TUITION: $ 350 |
|
| Replicate your work inexpensively! In this three day workshop, you will construct a re-usable mold box, pour a silicon rubber block (flat-back) mold of your artwork, then make the first or more of many future castings. Mold can also be used for any number of compounds: cast stone, paper, wax, soap, etc... Click date of workshop for more information... | |
|
|
 |
The Horse and Rider
Jason Scull
June 14 - 18 2010
TUITION: $ 600 |
|
| Join Jason Scull in creating sculptures that portray man and horse. This workshop will delve into the relationship between horse and rider and bringing life to your sculptures. Step by step, explore the creation of a sculpture beginning with easy and accurate armatures that will become structures for both human and horse. Click date of workshop for more information... | |
|
|
 |
The Portrait
Gretchen Lopez
June 21- 25 2010
TUITION: $ 575 |
|
| Using the live model, students will discover how to integrate convincing structure with looser, more atmospheric qualities to create portraits that evoke both feeling and strength. Students can use oils, acrylics or pastels and will learn to mix flesh tones with a limited palette and achieve accurate proportions through study of facial structure and surface anatomy. Click date of workshop for more information... | |
|
|
 |
Creative / Figurative
Skip Lawrence
Sept 6 - 10 2010
TUITION: $ 600 |
|
| This is a different approach to figure painting. Models will pose 2 mornings and students will use this time to draw the shapes of the models. These drawings will be used to compose paintings based on personal expression and interpretation rather than Renaissance accuracy. Click date of workshop for more information... | |
|
|
 |
The Atelier Workshop
Gretchen Lopez
Sept 30 - Oct 6 2010
TUITION: $ 775 |
|
| Historically, the Atelier approach provides a systematic method of learning particular skill sets, one-at-a-time, leading to an informed encounter when painting the human figure from life. In this studio workshop we will approach the human figure from a classical and dynamic perspective. Click date of workshop for more information... | |
|
|
 |
Painting the Animals We Love
Phil Beck
Nov 8,9,10 2010
TUITION: $ 380 |
|
| Animals bring something special to our lives and give us inspiration for paintings that we will treasure. This workshop will concentrate on how to bring animals to live through color, lighting, and good composition. Learn to indicate fur, feathers and other animal textures... Click date of workshop for more information... |
|
| 2011 WORKSHOPS |
 |
Painting the Animals We Love
Phil Beck
Apr 19,20,21 2011
TUITION: $ 380 |
|
| Animals bring something special to our lives and give us inspiration for paintings that we will treasure. This workshop will concentrate on how to bring animals to live through color, lighting, and good composition. Learn to indicate fur, feathers and other animal textures... Click date of workshop for more information... |
|